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    Tinney (alum) use in salt water??

    May take my riveted 14.5 sea nymph to Fla. keys this winter, I see quite a few 14Rs in the park we stay in. Have a 20hp 2stroke and a new galvanized tlr. I have access to the first 1/3 inside down to stringers and ribs ( no foam) Can rinse very well in and out and assume have to use the muffs...
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    Getting my old user name and rank status back.

    Been on the forum about 3 yrs.got at least 1 promotion too. Seems I had password probs. and rejoined with a similar name and assigned password that I still use. Like to get old name and status back. Having probs with cursor jumping around and general difficulty posting. Unk. if computer or...
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    Rivets out bolts in

    I have 3 rivets Ive removed due to leaking , Im hearing truss head or pan head bolts( with washer) is a good fix in lieu of rivets. Stainless is best with 5200 as a leak preventer and I assume a barrier for galvanic corrosion. I have access on inside of hull and using thread lok nuts. I found...
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    Change from pull to elec. start 25 hp merc?

    Looking at a sea nymph 14r - has a pull start with a steering console. guy said it was bought new with pull start. Seems strange with the steering and console. Question is can this be converted?. should I be looking for the mounting holes for a starter, assume they all have this? I have replaced...
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    Cleaning stainless prop

    I have a neglected SS prop on my 87 140 Johnson. Has years of built up exhaust grime. Tempted to use an abrasive then polish?? It's really cooked on. Tried a fine steel wool takes some off not all. Have part of it soaking now with BB grill cleaner. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks
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    pin hole auminum repair

    Have a 1987 Alunicraft open bow. By an inside water test found a small hole, slightly larger than a safety pin with no other damage around it. In an area when on plane water prob. shoots in like a hose, mid bow area on port side. Poss. caused while beached or may have hit something under way'...
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    Cleaning and vinyl boat interior

    Any techniques to remove the black mold/mildew spots on vinyl seats and trim on my PWC and pontoon seats and upholstery. If cleaned enough any recommended vinyl treatment to preserve/protect. These spots seem to appear while in the water and covered with some water intrusion thru the cover. Any...
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    Sea doo GTI hard start

    My GTI sets on hoist covered most of time. Occasionally when I hit start button I get a clicking in engine area I presume starter. Eventually when starter switch is repeated several times I hear it trying to turn over like its stuck then she fires up , same routine as if low/dead battery. I have...
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    1996 sea doo gti key problems

    Hi Boaters, When the round start key is placed on the mounting I get the warning beeps indicating power and warn buzzers functioning but when I press the starter button I frequently get only clicks at I presume the selonoid/starter. I then press and turn the key till she starts. This has not...
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    Key wont engage hard start

    Hi Boaters, The round starting key has to be turned and manipulated before I am able to crank the engine. Always get the warning test beeps but the start button only clicks the starter/selonid till the key gets positioned perfectly; This started late last season so I put the best/stock battery...
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    fuel pump replacement 1997 evinrude with vro disabled

    Got info on removal of vro system, think im up to it. Believe the old fuel pump needs replacing, is it the same type as in use with vro? and is the "diaphragm" portion of pump separate or is it the only pump? Is this something a guy can do on his own or got to pay the mechanic?? It is a 50 hp on...
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    vro disconnect possible?

    Just launched my pontoon with a1997 evinrude 40hp with vro oil injection. On way to slip the motor @full throttle would run at half speed then full & back to half , vro warning buzzed several times. I either turned off or let set for a few minutes, had to squeeze fuel bulb to get her started...
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    psi reading on 1997 evinrude 40 hp

    My 40 evinrude is reading 90 and 92 psi. Is this in permissible range for psi. It is a 1997 on pontoon boat. Thanks.
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